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Archive for March 24th, 2012


Angela's Eat Your Greens Lasagna

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Recipe By Chef Jim Coleman
Here's a remake of a favorite that replaces the meat with collard greens. You can substitute any green, such as kale or even spinach (but be sure to squeeze the water out of the spinach so it doesn't make the sauce watery.)


A Matter of Taste

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

We all eat — but what makes some foods taste better than others? Can we use that to help us make better food choices? As Top Chef winner and chef/owner of Sbraga Restaurant, Kevin Sbraga has a highly developed sense of taste. He explains how he approaches this sensory experience while Barb Stuckey, author of "Taste What You Are Missing," says with a little knowledge about the science of taste everyone can get more enjoyment out of food and make every bite count.




Vital Signs Ep. 1 – Part 4

September 19th, 2011

Noelle Dames looks to extending the Greensgrow LIFE program. While, Joseph Mitsouras and his family preserve their share.



Vital Signs Ep. 1 – Part 3

September 12th, 2011

Joseph Mitsouras shares how his family includes children in meal planning.




 




Move Over, Kale Chips! Kale Buds Are Here

By Lari Robling - April 18th, 2012

High Tunnel farming caught my eye because its extended growing season adds to the amount of local produce we get. While farm manager Aviva Asher was tidying up the winter crop to make way for spring, I discovered another benefit of local growing: use what you’ve got.

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